"LATIN FLAVOURS" SERIES "Latin Flavours" series of workshops. The tremendously popular styles of New York salsa, Cuban salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Merengue, and other Latin dances make up this series of workshops. "Rueda Casino - Cuban Salsa (The Basics)" There are many differences between the New York-style Salsa generally taught in Britain and Cuban Salsa. Rueda Casino is Cuban salsa danced with a progression of partners, in a circle. Someone calls a move and every couple performs it at the same time, creating flowing and ever-changing patterns. It's a stunning form of dance that, once you've learned the moves, can be joined in anywhere in the world where La Rueda is danced. "Rueda Casino - Cuban Salsa (Improvers)" This workshop is for people who have already learned the basics of Rueda Casino. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Rueda Casino - Cuban Salsa (Intermediates)" You will have to be confident with the Improvers level of Rueda Casino for this workshop. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Salsa (The Basics)" This is New York style Salsa (which is the kind generally taught in Britain). Here you'll learn the Basic Latin, Cucaracha, Back Basic, Ladies' turn, and other simple steps. "Salsa (Improvers)" This is for people who have already learned the basics of New York style Salsa. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Salsa (Intermediates)" This is for people who have a good general base of New York style Salsa. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop) "Cha Cha (The Basics)" The Cha Cha has to be one of the most popular forms of Latin dance outside of Salsa. It has been part of the British consciousness for decades, and a great favourite to dance at weddings and big occasions. It's the Latin dance that is more fun than sexy, and can be danced to very un-Latin music. You can mix the basic steps into modern jive, disco, street dance, or any form of freestyle. They really are that flexible. Everyone should have Cha-Cha'd before they die! "Cha Cha (Improvers)" This is for people who have already learned the basics of Cha Cha. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Cha Cha (Intermediates)" If you're confident with the Improvers moves, this is the workshop for you. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Samba (The Basics)" Samba is fun and 'springy' - and for those of you old enough to remember Carmen Miranda, you don't have to wear fruit in your hair (though it's optional)! For those not old enough to remember Carmen, just come along and have a great time. We'll even show you how to adapt samba steps to hip-hop and freestyling disco. How Samba-tastic is that?! "Samba (Improvers)" This is for people who have already learned the basics of Samba. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Merengue (The Basics)" Merengue is a fantastic dance form for those people who have a hard time co-ordinating feet and arms simultaneously. Here, your lower body pretty much takes care of itself, as Merengue is certainly the easiest of the Latin dances to learn foot-wise. That leaves most of your concentration free to learn the arm patterns, which look stylish even when they're simple. It's a wonderful introduction to Latin dance if you've never tried any before. "Merengue (Improvers)" This is for people who have already learned the basics and would like to incorporate more arm patterns into their dance. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Merengue (Intermediates)" If you're confident with Merengue Improvers moves, this is the workshop for you. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Rumba (The Basics)" Although people disagree on the origins - not to mention the spelling of Rumba - they do agree that it's one of the sultriest of the Latin dances. Unlike the basic Salsa, Mambo, and Samba steps, Rumba has a 'box' as it's basic. Which is what you'll learn in this workshop, along with basic under arm turns and side steps. So wind your hips up and get ready to Rumba! "Rumba (Improvers)" You'll need to be confident with the basic Rumba moves for this workshop. (Two teachers are needed for this workshop). "Latin Moves" This workshop teaches a mixture of Latin moves including mambo, salsa, and samba and shows how to 'dance together separately', how to dance a basic partner dance, and how to dance solo freestyle to Latin music. "Latin Mix" This is a fiery, Latin workshop where it doesn't matter whether you're a complete beginner or have been dancing for years. You won't need a partner, either, because all the moves can be done solo. We kick off with an original Salsa routine, followed by a frenetic go at Carnival Samba - the kind that's danced at Mardi Gras. Bringing up the rear is a Cha Cha Cha routine to round things off. You'll need plenty of water to keep you going, and a way to stop your laughter muscles cramping during the Samba. Otherwise, you're ready to go. And may the God of Latin dance be with you! Return to workshop series list.